Aakhus, MD, and Rudolf, APRN, CNP, join Sanford Bemidji
BEMIDJI, Minn. – Sanford Health is pleased to welcome Angie Aakhus, MD, and Sheryl Rudolf, APRN, CNP, to the dermatology team at the Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne Street Clinic.
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Aakhus is a board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology. She specializes in treating skin cancer using Mohs surgery, which is a precise technique used to treat certain types of skin cancers by removing thin layers of tissue and examining each layer under a microscope until no cancer cells remain.
Mohs surgery helps achieve high cure rates of skin cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. She also evaluates and removes certain benign skin growths and cysts.
Aakhus, who was born and raised in Bemidji, said she is grateful for the opportunity to provide dermatology care in her hometown.
“I view it as a privilege to care for my patients and never take for granted the trust they place in me,” Aakhus said. “My approach is centered on listening, clear communication and treating each patient with the same care and attention that I would want for a family member.”
Aakhus is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Mohs Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery and the Minnesota Dermatological Society.
Rudolf is a nurse practitioner who provides medical and surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails. She diagnoses and treats a variety of conditions, including acne, autoimmune diseases, dermatitis, eczema, hair and nail abnormalities, psoriasis, rashes, rosacea and skin cancer.
Her services include comprehensive skin examinations, dermatologic procedures, laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpretation, medication prescribing, and skin care education and counseling.
Rudolf said she takes a personalized approach to dermatology care, focusing on how skin conditions can affect a person’s overall health and quality of life.
“My approach to care begins with listening to patients and understanding how their skin condition affects their health, confidence and quality of life,” Rudolf said. “I provide thorough evaluations, clear communication and individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.”
Outside of work, Aakhus enjoys spending time with her husband, Jack, and their three children. The family enjoys living on the lake, spending time outdoors and traveling. Rudolf also enjoys spending time with her husband and three children and exploring northern Minnesota through boating, fishing and other outdoor activities.
Aakhus is accepting referrals for Mohs surgery and excisions, and Rudolf is accepting new patients at the Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne Street Clinic. To learn more or schedule an appointment with the dermatology team, call (218) 333-5310.
To learn more about Sanford Health, visit sanfordhealth.org.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class healthcare in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 55,000 employees and serves more than 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 58 hospitals, 289 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. More than 400 residents and fellows are trained each year through graduate medical education with Sanford Health fully funding and supporting 29 of the 40 available programs. Sanford Health also includes 92 retail pharmacies, including Sanford and Lewis Drug pharmacies with locations in 6 states, and more than 300 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural healthcare across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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